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Registrations are now open for the 15th edition of the Fraunhofer Portugal Challenge, the idea contest organized by Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS. Until July 21, master's students from Portuguese universities can submit their innovative ideas to be recognized and awarded.

PortoSense, being developed by FhP-AICOS together with Porto Digital and Domus Porto, is part of CommuniCity, a transformative citizen-centred EU funded project. The study started at the beginning of 2024 with interviews with five specialists, including thermal comfort and air quality experts, civil engineering professors, and Domus Porto technicians.

As part of the Fictions project, Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS organised three workshops at the DST group's premises in Braga.

A solution to support people at risk of psychosis, led by researchers from Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS, has won the FLAD Science Award Mental Health, among dozens of applications. PRODROMUS is the name of the technology that is now in the spotlight.

Professionals and experts gathered to debate one of the most current topics related to technology and innovation. “Privacy in AI” was the theme of the workshop organised by the Center for Responsible AI.

FhP-AICOS proudly participated in the TRANSFORM Berlin trade fair on March 6^th and 7^th, marking a significant milestone in our journey towards digital transformation and innovation. 

Tekon Electronics partnered with FhP-AICOS to develop their line of IoT ready industrial monitoring sensors. FhP-AICOS’ expertise in developing embedded system solutions for IoT has complemented and accompanied Tekon Electronics’ business vision in launching various products over time.

We continue our tradition of welcoming a dynamic group of master's students each year, who choose to embark on a journey of discovery, development, and real-world application by developing their master theses within our research centre.

In the sphere of innovation and technology development, the approach of co-design holds a pivotal role, particularly when it comes to creating solutions that are inclusive and accessible for users with specific needs. A perfect example of this approach in action is the co-design sessions implemented recently in Italy, as part of the project AUTONOMOUS.

We are proud to announce that our research center has recently been awarded a new patent, marking the third patent for Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS in 2023. This patent introduces an innovative method for an integrated, multifactorial, and adaptive approach to fall risk evaluation, fall detection, and fall prevention.

Recognizing the importance of networking and interacting with colleagues in a relaxed environment, we organize monthly get-togethers, a new tradition that kicked off last 6 Feb, with simultaneous events in both Porto and Lisbon.